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School: Teampall Mhuire

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Carbad Beg, Co. Mayo
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Eithne, Bean Uí Mhaonghaille
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  1. The Rush Candles of Long ago

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    The rush candles of long ago
    Long ago, when the people had no lamps or paraffin oil to show them light or even candles, the method was to make use of fir chips which they split off blocks of fir taken from the bogs.
    They lit those in the fire. This was called a "fir candle" and showed and showed good light while it lasted. Then they began to make what was called "rush candles". To make those candles. They got a quarter of strong rushes which were best suited for making these candles.
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    History Edit
    Topics
    1. activities
      1. economic activities
        1. trades and crafts (~4,680)
          1. candle-making (~728)
    Language
    English
    Informant
    Michael Rogers
    Gender
    Male
    Address
    Rathbaun, Co. Mayo